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The Pediatrician Kitchen

Dr. M empowers parents and kids to blend the joy of cooking with the science of medicine to create a recipe for good health. Let her be your expert guide to making mealtime more mindful with tips, recipes, activities and more!

Healthy Summer Pita Wraps for Kids & Families

Poolside Dinner Power Wraps: Chicken or Chickpea Pitas with Cooling Yogurt and Crunchy Veggies

Welcome to The Pediatrician Kitchen at Ahimsa I’m a pediatrician and a busy mom of three. So I understand how chaotic mealtimes can feel. But I also know, from science and real life, that what...
Sustainability for Kids Starts With On-the-Go Meals

On the Go Meals: How to Be Prepared

Getting out the door with kids feels like running an obstacle course... blindfolded. Shoes go missing. Someone forgets the water bottle. Someone else insists on bringing the entire contents of their bedroom. By the time...
Summer Camp Lunchbox: A Quick, Balanced Meal Kids Can Pack Themselves

Summer Camp Lunchbox: A Quick, Balanced Meal Kids Can Pack Themselves

Welcome to The Pediatrician Kitchen at Ahimsa I’m a pediatrician and a busy mom of three. So I understand how chaotic mealtimes and morning routines can feel. But I also know, from science and real...
Why Stainless Steel Picnic Plates Outperform Plastic

Celebrating Dad with an Outdoor BBQ

I always think dads get the short end of the stick. Mother's Day? Flowers, brunch, handwritten cards. Father's Day? Socks. Maybe a tie. Dads deserve better. They deserve a little fanfare too. That’s why I...
Easy Protein Bagel Recipe for Busy Families

Protein Bagels for Busy Mornings: A 2-Ingredient Recipe Kids Can Make

Welcome to The Pediatrician Kitchen at Ahimsa I’m a pediatrician and a busy mom of three. So I understand how chaotic mealtimes can feel. But I also know, from science and real life, that what...
Simple, Healthy Recipes Kids Actually Enjoy Eating Daily

Stainless vs. Plastic: A Picnic Plate Comparison

It started out like most of our weekend picnics: me chasing after one kid while another tried to balance a plate of strawberries on a wobbly patch of grass. The baby had just learned how...
Healthy Spring Dinner Ideas for Busy Families

Pediatrician-Approved Spring Dinner for Busy Families: Quick, Healthy, and Perfect for Outdoor Dining

Welcome to The Pediatrician Kitchen at Ahimsa I’m a pediatrician and a busy mom of three. So I understand how chaotic mealtimes can feel. But I also know, from science and real life, that what...
Simple, Healthy Recipes Kids Actually Enjoy Eating Daily

Our Best Recipes: A Healthy Diet for Kids Made Easy

Feeding kids is one of those things that feels like it should be second nature—and sometimes it is. Other times, not so much. One day they’re scarfing down roasted broccoli like it’s candy, the next...
Healthy Fruit Flag Cake for Memorial Day Celebrations

Healthy Fruit Flag Cake: A Sweet, Simple Way to Celebrate Memorial Day

Welcome to The Pediatrician Kitchen at Ahimsa I’m a pediatrician—and a busy mom of three. So I understand how chaotic mealtimes can feel. But I also know, from science and real life, that what we...

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